Still, bear in mind that removing the USB drive, turning the console off, making use of any of its buttons, or interrupting the upgrade in any way might cause serious device malfunctions or even render it unusable. Now, insert the stick into your PlayStation 4 system and make sure it’s turned off.Īfterward, press and hold the Power button for at least 7 seconds so that it can enter safe mode, navigate to the Update System Software section, and follow all instructions as the console will guide you through the installation. PUP file on your local storage, create a “PS4/UPDATE” path onto a FAT32-formatted USB stick and store the firmware there. However, it would be best if you apply it on your Sony console and find out for yourself what the changes are. Today, Sony has made available its 6.51 firmware package developed for PlayStation 4 gaming consoles, which should improve the device’s overall performance.